Special Council Meeting, Monday 22 June 2026 @10.00 am

The Logan City Council held a Special Council Meeting on June 22, 2026, primarily to adopt the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting involved detailed discussions and multiple motions related to the budget's various components, including differential general rates, environmental waste charges, sewerage utility charges, concessions for pensioners and not-for-profit entities, and commercial charges. The council approved a record infrastructure program totaling $923 million, with significant investments in roads ($335 million), water and wastewater services ($468 million), parks, community facilities, and sporting infrastructure. The budget also included measures to support local businesses through waived tender deposits and increased local procurement targets. Several councillors expressed concerns about the adequacy of infrastructure investment in western growth areas and the impact of rates on local businesses, leading to some dissenting votes on specific motions and the overall budget. The council emphasized financial discipline, maintaining a $35 million surplus as a buffer for unexpected costs, and continuing rate concessions to ease the burden on residents. The meeting concluded with the budget being adopted despite some opposition, and a commitment to ongoing scrutiny and community engagement throughout the fiscal year.